A 10-year-old female Pit Bull Terrier dog is presented for w…
A 10-year-old female Pit Bull Terrier dog is presented for wellness evaluation. Physical examination shows a skin mass of approximately 5 mm in diameter on her back. The veterinarian does not suspect it is malignant. Which type of biopsy is most appropriate to perform on this tissue?
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A 6-year-old male Bloodhound dog is presented for evaluation because of a 5-day history of scratching excessively at his ears. The veterinarian diagnoses an aural hematoma secondary to otitis externa. The veterinarian wants to eliminate dead space between the layers of cartilage until scar tissue can form. Which is the most appropriate first step in treatment?
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A veterinary technician who is new to a clinic is asked to surgically scrub a cat before onychectomy and not to use alcohol during the scrub. In which type of onychectomy is the use of alcohol in the preparation of the toes contraindicated?
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A 5-year-old Chow Chow dog is evaluated because of a 1-year history of chronic otitis externa. The veterinarian has scheduled surgery for this dog. In addition to clipping and aseptically preparing both sides of the pinna and the adjacent skin, which of the following is also a necessary part of prep?
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